Raging hormones, major physical changes, mood swings, and a touch of acne on top of that. The onset of adolescence is surely not an easy phase to deal with, obviously. It comes quite spontaneous therefore, for teenagers to become naturally interesting in their bodies and intrigued on learning more about their health. A book focusing on health, sexuality and wellbeing that also tackles a few topics pertaining teen-age related issues, can be a great gift to answer many questions.

There are several books available in your favorite book store today that can provide an insider look into some common problems teenagers encounter. Such books are often purposely crafted with teens in mind, providing clear and concise explanations and equipped with graphics to grasp the teen's interest. Many tackle issues that parents may have difficulty discussing with their child. Following are some of the hottest health related books that teens may find intriguing and helpful during a delicate phase as such.

-The Truth: A Teenager's Survival Guide

This popular book has been translated in 22 languages and over a million copies were sold. This book provides frank, clear answers to to some of the most frequently asked questions teenagers ask about health. It also tackles topics such as sex, stress, drugs, weight, bullying and relationships. A must for every teenager with lots of questions.

-What's Eating You? A Workbook for Teens With Anorexia,Bulimia and Other Eating Disorders

While Christmas may be a quite merry holiday for lots of people, eating disorders in teens may exacerbate at this time of the year. This book tackles all of these eating disorders offering many tips and suggestions on how to help the teen finally make peace with her body while attempting to overcome such disorders. The book provides an insight on the dynamics happening beyond the eating disorder while going into depth on the underlying issues.

-The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anxiety and Worry

Adolescence can be a tough time for many teenagers that often fall victim to excessive worry and even anxiety disorders. This may be a very difficult time for the teenager that often feels not understood and lonely. This book helps the teen take action and find solutions that may help overcome these difficult issues.

-Beyond the Blues: A Workbook to Help Teens Overcome Depression

Christmas may put many into the Christmas spirit, but teenagers that feel lonely, not understood may get a strong bout of winter blues. This book helps teens understand depression and offers a multitude of tips and solutions to overcome this condition that is often underestimated.

-Teens Cook: How to Cook What You Want to Eat

This book may not tackle teen age health related issues directly, but it is a book written by two teens with teens in mind. Every mom knows how finicky teen agers may be at the table. This books features recipes created by teenagers that also offers some vegetarian recipes for those teens on special diets and some other healthy meals. Say goodbye to frozen pizzas and fast food meals!

As seen, there are a variety of books that may help teens understand and overcome some common conflicts and conditions that may be typical of this age. While some of these books are upbeat, others are more serious focusing on more difficult issues. Most of them however, help provide clarity to the teen and ultimately answer many of the otherwise unanswered questions teens may have.

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